H.R. 9990 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
H.R. 9990 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 30, 2026, sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026 This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such (Jul 30, 2026)
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